Know all about Porphyry and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Porphyry and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Porphyry is Porphyritic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Porphyry appears Dull and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Porphyry is dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Porphyry and Basanite are available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors. The commercial uses of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry and that of Basanite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.